Wasatch County Council unanimously approves Sheriff Rigby’s administrative leave
The Wasatch County Council unanimously accepted Sheriff Jared Rigby’s offer to step away from his day-to-day duties. Rigby sent a letter Wednesday morning to the council and County Manager Dustin Grabau saying he would take voluntary administrative leave while his case is pending.
via TownLiftWasatch CountyOctober 24, 2026
Wasatch County code enforcement officer could quell neighbor disputes
Wasatch County staff hope to hire a code enforcement officer. The role will respond to complaints about neighbors not following county rules. Wasatch County is in the process of approving a code enforcement officer position. The job would enforce code before complaints are filed and investigate violators.
via KPCWWasatch CountyOctober 23, 2026
Wasatch County throws support behind lawsuit against developer-led towns
A judge in Moab is set to consider whether preliminary municipalities violate the Utah Constitution. The developer-led towns, called preliminary municipalities, were added to Utah law in 2024. Moab-area nonprofits alleged in a February lawsuit that the tool was specifically designed to enable a luxury housing project along the Colorado River.
via KPCWMoabOctober 23, 2026
Wasatch County assesses conflict of interest disclosures ahead of general election
The last conflict of interest disclosure policy was created in 2022. The form, which is currently voluntary, partly covers employers, owned businesses and board seats held. Sources of income, stocks and bonds, real property, spouses and occupations are not covered.
via Park RecordWasatch CountyOctober 23, 2026
Wasatch County Undersheriff Josh Probst leads command with sheriff on paid leave
Wasatch County Undersheriff Josh Probst began absorbing Sheriff Jared Rigby’s responsibilities Thursday morning, about 24 hours after the sheriff, who is facing a felony obstruction of justice charge, accepted paid administrative leave. Probst has been undersheriff for nearly four years and said he is ready for the job.
via Park RecordWasatch CountyOctober 22, 2026
Wasatch County sheriff wants new judge on obstruction case
The sheriff's defense team says the current judge could be a potential witness. Jared Rigby says 3rd District Judge Richard Mrazik can’t preside over his obstruction of justice trial because the judge could be a witness. A grand jury indicted the Wasatch County sheriff in September.
via KPCWWasatch CountyOctober 21, 2026